Cross-border stock investment in the Mainland and Hong Kong markets turned a new page upon the launch of the Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect. A Mutual Market platform across Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong has been formed.

This undoubtedly will facilitate and promote cross-border stock investment, as well as increasing the demand for risk management of cross-border stock portfolios. However, relevant risk management tools such as index futures are scarce.

This white paper explores the tools needed to support cross-border stock investment in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The paper further provides a convenient and cost efficient offshore market tool for Mutual Market investment.